Sermons on Shelter In The Storm:

Looking To The Future

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 29, 2013

What did the angels mean when they asked the disciples "Why do you stand here looking into the sky?" Were they rebuking them for wanting to see Jesus when He came back? Or was there something deeper that they (and we) need to hear?

It seems Moody Bible Institute supports a home for mentally handicapped children. One day the President of Moody (Joseph Stowell) went there for a visit. While walking through the corridors, he noticed that the windows were covered with tiny little hand prints. He asked the director, what that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Water!

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 1, 2011

We must tend, we must nurture, we must care for the conditions in our lives into which the fresh, bubbling spring of the Holy Spirit flows.

Holy Water! John 4:4-15 August 21, 2011 Intro: Do you remember these (show picture of school water fountain)? Back in the day before bottled water, pop machines in every nook and cranny, water coolers with disposable triangular paper cups, or personal water bottles clipped to backpacks and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

Missing The Best While Looking For The Rest

Contributed by James May on Jul 25, 2010

What do we expect to find when we go to the House of the Lord? God has so much more in store for those who will reach out in expectation and receive what He wants to give.

Missing the Best While Looking for the Rest Sunday, July 25, 2010 AM By Pastor James May What did you come to church looking for this morning? You got up this morning, knowing that today would likely be a rainy day because of the remnants of a tropical storm that were coming into the area, yet ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sufficiency Of Christianity

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 31, 2010

Christianity is sufficient for both life and death.

Intro: 1. MacDonald, “The last words of famous people are generally cherished by those who loved the individual…Sitting in the dark dungeon in Rome, was only a hole in the ceiling for light, and awaiting execution by beheading…The now aged and worn out from his long and arduous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Freely Forgiven Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Sep 18, 2009

Is forgiveness simply Gods job, his duty, his obligation. Can we do what we want and live as we please and rightfully expect God to forgive us – because that’s what he is supposed to do. Or is there more to it than that.

I love what Spurgeon writes about this final Chapter in Hosea – He says, ‘Throughout the book of Hosea there has been thunder: sometimes a low rumbling, as of a distant tempest, sometimes peal on peal, as of a storm immediately overhead. And now the tempest has gathered all its force. Here it ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Green Grass Of Home

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Oct 15, 2009

The secret to happiness in life is not having what you want but wanting what you have!

The Pearl of Psalms (POP 02) Psalm 23:2 The Green, Green Grass of Home The secret to happiness in life is not having what you want, but wanting what you have. If you understand that, you are ahead of most people in this generation because the average person does not understand that, As a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: *other

The Fight Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Apr 2, 2008

It’s the fight from finding out God’s purpose in your life to fulfilling God’s purpose, as illustrated through David’s journey (anointed - King). Also helps to define purpose in life.

The Fight of your Life Grant van Boeschoten March 30, 2008 PAST WEEKS TOPICS -Sanctify Yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you. -Strong & Courageous - The Christian life is not an easy life, but it is the BEST Life. -The Purpose in Easter, which is that through Jesus life and ...read more

Live With Contentment Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 18, 2015

So often we cry over what we don't have - never realizing that we might cry just as hard if we had it. It's important to learn to be content.

“Living A Joy-full Life: Live with Contentment” Phil. 4:10-13 Two little teardrops were floating down the river of life. One teardrop asked the other, “Who are you?” “I am a teardrop from a girl who loved a man and lost him. But who are you?” The first teardrop ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In Baal's Backyard Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015

This message focused in on Elijah at Zarephath which was literally right under the nose of the Baal worshippers. God sustained the prophet in enemy territory.

ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 03 Living In Baal’s Backyard TEXT: 1 Kings 17:8-16 1 Kings 17:8-16 KJV And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, [9] Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bridges And Ditches: Intro Sermon Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 3, 2015

If we are going to follow the Church of Acts we must break down the doors of fear and burst out of the holy huddle of the upper room; we must allow the Holy Spirit to use us in this day and age.

BRIDGES AND DITCHES: THE BOOK OF ACTS FOR TODAY** ACTS 17:1-9 Big Idea: If we are going to learn from the church of Acts we must break down the doors of fear and burst out of the holy huddle of the upper room; we must allow the fresh wind and fresh fire of the Holy Spirit to use us in this day and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Strong Faith In A Faithful God

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 10, 2015

For faith to be true faith, it must be active faith. Its activity, however, must begin with prayer. This should precede any action. "I will cry," he says, "unto God most high."

STRONG FAITH IN A FAITHFUL GOD Text: "I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me." (Psalm 57:2) DAVID was in the cave of Adullam. He had fled from Saul, his ruthless foe, and had found shelter in the clefts of the rock. In the beginning of this psalm he rings the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:2

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning & Discovering Spiritual Blessings Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 5, 2011

In chapter 2, a father encourages his son to search diligently for this rare jewel because wisdom is not usually discovered by the casual observer. Wisdom is discovered and enjoyed only by those who are diligent, devoted, and determined to seek it.

PROVERBS 2:1-8 DISCERNING AND DISCOVERING SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS When Betty Goldstein of Staten Island, New York, entered the hospital, her husband Ron wrapped her 3.5-carat diamond ring in a napkin for safekeeping. But in a forgetful moment, the 63-year-old Goldstein threw the napkin in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Experiencing Victory In Jesus!”

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

Someone has said, “Your Attitude, determines your Altitude.” Many times it is easy to get caught up in the negative things that happen around that we forget to thank God for the blessings, for the Victory that God has granted us.

“Experiencing Victory in Jesus!” 10/1/2006 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com I Cor 15:57-58 “57But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Apostolic

Seeing Jesus In All His Glory – The Transfiguration

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

Study of the Transfiguration

Seeing Jesus in all his Glory – The Transfiguration - Luke 9:28-36 Gladstone Baptist Church – 15/1/06 pm Pray Last week we came back to Luke’s Gospel to perhaps what is the Bible’s 64 Million Dollar Question. “Who is Jesus?” Remember the disciples were asked who others thought Jesus was and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah: The Rebellious Prophet Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 30, 2016

We may try to run from God, but we cannot hide. It is much better to do what God commands of us, than to suffer the consequences of our disobedience.

JONAH: THE REBELLIOUS PROPHET A. If you hang around FISHERMEN for long, you will hear a lot of “FISH STORIES.” 1. You’ll notice how the FISH keeps getting BIGGER and BIGGER each time the STORY is TOLD. 2. Or you’ll hear some amazing story about “the one that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ